Strategic Plan

In 2016, Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy implemented a new strategic plan that guides the School for the next three years (FY17-19). The plan was developed over the course of more than a year, and it included extensive input from faculty, staff, students, alumni, preceptors, practitioners, and other relevant constituents. Colin Coyne, University Chief Strategy Officer, served as facilitator of the process and helped ensure linkage of the School’s plan with the four University focus areas: 1) emphasize student success, 2) enhance our community, 3) extend our reach, and 4) ensure financial strength.

Based on feedback received through breakout sessions, interviews, survey results, and brain-steering sessions, the message was clear: embrace opportunities, challenge assumptions, and cultivate informed risk taking. To this end, the following strategic priorities articulate our method to ENRICH a culture of excellence.

Innovative Teaching, Practice and Scholarship

I1: Transform teaching and learning across the curriculum I2: Inspire progressive forms of pharmacy practice I3: Unite and synergize research expertise across the School and College I4: Support healthcare innovation and outcomes-based research I5: Strengthen entrepreneurial partnerships between the School and Birmingham businesses I6: Boost extramural funding (grants and contract work) I7: Increase the number of articles submitted/published in high-impact, preferred journals

Holistic Stakeholder Engagement

H1: Enhance a deeper and continuous connection with School alumni H2: Advocate within state, regional, national, and international professional organizationsH3: Promote new facilities as a convening place for pharmacy stakeholders and thought leaders